PETERSFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL
To run an annual music festival in Petersfield in March, which consists of concerts by local choral societies and orchestras, celebrity concerts, recitals, and youth concerts for young singers and musicians from local schools. To run choral workshops and competitions for young composers. To assist young musicians by making financial awards towards their tuition or instruments.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £8,538 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves from £33,142 to £41,680. The Trustees state that this surplus has strengthened the balance sheet and ensures a 'bright and more secure future' for the Festival. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with the Trustees' objective being to maintain reserves equivalent to one year's Concert Account expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ objective is that the balance in this fund at the end of a financial year should be equivalent to one year’s Concert Account expenditure”
Trustees
- Pamela Jeanne Buckleychair
- ADRIAN PHILIP YOUNG
- Charlotte Anne Beck
- Geoffrey Michael John Culbertson
- MARCIA JANE FIELDEN
- MS SALLY MAYBURY
- NANCY ELIZABETH BUCK
- Richard Charles Innes Stoneman
- SARAH HARD
- Sheila Kay Rowe
- Simon Jonathan Mason
- Simon O'Hea
- Susan Wyn Bint
- Tony Newberry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £59k | £52k |
| 31/05/2024 | £52k | £52k |
| 31/05/2023 | £48k | £49k |
| 31/05/2022 | £42k | £40k |
| 31/05/2021 | £5k | £3k |
Common questions
Is PETERSFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £8,538 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves from £33,142 to £41,680. The Trustees state that this surplus has strengthened the balance sheet and ensures a 'bright and more secure future' for the Festival. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, with the Trustees' objective being to maintain reserves equivalent to one year's Concert Account expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PETERSFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PETERSFIELD MUSICAL FESTIVAL as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Music Festivals |